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title: "Library & Digital Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2024-10-16"
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# Library & Digital Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c4583c1-0ab4-4c5a-8087-a036e2770997

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has concluded a public procurement process titled "Library & Digital Support" under the industry category of Library management services (CPV: 79995000). This procurement is intended for purchasing eBooks for the academic year 2024/25. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £250,000, will commence on 5 August 2024 and end on 4 August 2025. The project's primary delivery region is the South West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library management and digital content provision, particularly those with expertise in eBooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, though ProQuest LLC, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract. Businesses in the digital support sector can leverage this opportunity to build relationships with academic institutions and expand their client base. The procurement process is particularly suitable for SMEs, emphasising the inclusivity of smaller businesses in the competitive tendering environment.

## Notice

Rialto purchased eBooks 2024/25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/041b8adb-6858-4fc5-8bbe-fdc70e0c22d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/041b8adb-6858-4fc5-8bbe-fdc70e0c22d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/041b8adb-6858-4fc5-8bbe-fdc70e0c22d9
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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